But before diving right into the variants, let's compare their mechanicals and dimensions:

Dimensions

Although both sedans are identical in length, it's the Aspire which is wider and taller

The Aspire also has a longer wheelbase. However, since there is hardly any change in the wheelbase of the Aspire facelift, we can conclude that it’s the Amaze that should offer more legroom at the rear, based on our measurement data of the outgoing Aspire

Engine: Both the cars here can be had with both petrol and diesel engine options

While the Aspire is offered with two petrol engines, the Amaze is available with only one

The 1.2-litre engines come paired with manual transmissions. Despite of having the same cubic capacity, the Aspire’s engine is more powerful - it offers 6PS and 10Nm more power and torque, respectively. The lower variants (Ambiente, Trend and Trend+) of the Aspire are also rated to be more fuel efficient than the Amaze’.

As far as automatic transmission option is concerned, the Amaze gets a CVT paired with the 1.2-litre engine but the Aspire is powered by a more powerful 1.5-litre engine paired with a 6-speed torque converter unit (this powertrain is borrowed from the EcoSport)

When it comes to diesel engine options, here too, both the cars are powered by similar capacity engines

While the power output from both the engines is identical at 100PS, the Aspire takes the lead when it comes to peak torque, developing 15Nm more

In terms of fuel economy, the Amaze takes the lead here, albeit marginally

The diesel Aspire is not available with an automatic transmission. The diesel Amaze, however, can be had with a CVT

Variants: Here we will compare only the closely priced variants of the two cars

Ford Aspire

Honda Amaze

Ambiente 1.2 Petrol Rs 5.55 Lakh

Trend 1.2 Petrol Rs 5.99 Lakh

E MT Rs 5.80 Lakh

Trend+ 1.2 Petrol Rs 6.39 Lakh

S MT Rs 6.60 Lakh

Titanium 1.2 Petrol Rs 6.79 Lakh

Titanium+ 1.2 Petrol Rs 7.24 Lakh

V MT Rs 7.20 Lakh

VX MT Rs 7.68 Lakh

S CVT Rs 7.50 Lakh

Titanium 1.5 Petrol AT Rs 8.49 Lakh

V CVT Rs 8.10 Lakh

Ambiente 1.5 Diesel Rs 6.45 Lakh

Trend 1.5 Diesel Rs 6.89 Lakh

E MT Rs 6.90 Lakh

Trend+ 1.5 Diesel Rs 7.29 Lakh

Titanium 1.5 Diesel Rs 7.69 Lakh

S MT Rs 7.70 Lakh

Titanium+ 1.5 Diesel Rs 8.14 Lakh

V MT Rs 8.30 Lakh

VX MT Rs 8.78 Lakh

S CVT Rs 8.50 Lakh

V CVT Rs 9.10 Lakh

Petrol

2018 Ford Aspire Trend vs Honda Amaze E

2018 Ford Aspire Trend

Honda Amaze E

Difference

Rs 5.99 Lakh

Rs 5.80 Lakh

Rs 19,000 (Aspire is more expensive

Common features :

Safety: Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors.

Lights: Halogen headlamps

Other features: Manual AC, day/night IRVM as well as front and rear power windows

Verdict: If you have infants in your family, you should go with the Amaze as it comes with ISOFIX child seat anchors to hold the baby’s seat.

In all other cases, the Aspire makes more sense. Additional features like an audio system, tilt-adjustable steering and remote keyless entry alone justify the premium it commands over the Amaze to a large extent. Black door handles and ORVMs further weaken the case for Amaze.

2018 Ford Aspire Trend+ vs Honda Amaze S

2018 Ford Aspire Trend+

Honda Amaze S

Difference

Rs 6.39 Lakh

Rs 6.60 Lakh

Rs 21,000 (Amaze is more expensive)

Common Features (over previous variants):

Infotainment: Music system with Bluetooth and steering-mounted controls

Verdict: The Aspire is certainly our choice here as it is more affordable, while being better equipped. However, it still misses out on ISOFIX seats, so, people with small children should still go for the Amaze.

Verdict: The Aspire is again the winner here. It is more expensive than the Amaze by Rs 19,000, but more than makes it up with the additional features it offers. However, lack of ISOFIX child seat mounts doesn’t make it suitable for families with infants.

2018 Ford Aspire Titanium+ vs Honda Amaze V

2018 Ford Aspire

Titanium+

Honda Amaze V

Difference

Rs 7.24 Lakh

Rs 7.20 Lakh

Rs 4,000 (Aspire is more expensive

Common Features (over previous variants):

Lights: Front fog lamps

Other features: Push-button start, automatic climate control and rear defogger

What Amaze offers over the Aspire: LED position lamp and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

Verdict: The Aspire is certainly our pick here because for just Rs 4,000 over the Amaze, it offers a whole lot of important features including side and curtain airbags and touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and reverse camera support.

2018 Ford Aspire Titanium AT vs Honda Amaze V CVT

2018 Ford Aspire

Titanium AT

Honda Amaze V CVT

Difference

Rs 8.49 Lakh

Rs 8.10 Lakh

Rs 39,000 (Aspire is more expensive

Common Features:

Safety: Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors

Lights: Halogen headlamps and front fog lamps

Infotainment: Music system with Bluetooth and steering-mounted controls

Verdict: The Aspire should be your pick here. It is not only more affordable, but is better equipped as well. However, if you have small children in your family, we will recommend you to go for the Amaze as it gets ISOFIX child seat anchors.

2018 Ford Aspire Titanium vs Honda Amaze S

2018 Ford Aspire

Titanium

Honda Amaze S

Difference

Rs 7.69 Lakh

Rs 7.70 Lakh

Rs 1,000 (Amaze is more expensive

Common Features (over previous variants):

Infotainment: Music system with Bluetooth and steering-mounted controls

What Amaze offers over the Aspire: LED position lamp and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

Verdict: The Aspire clearly edges past the Amaze here. Despite undercutting the Amaze by Rs 16,000, it offers a whole lot of important features including side and curtain airbags and touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and reverse camera support.